I share child development tips, tools, and strategies using my background as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the school system. Topics include gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, pre-writing and handwriting, and sensory processing activities for parents, educators, and other therapists.
How to Teach Your Child to Use Scissors!
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Hello Reader, Today I am sharing how to introduce your child or student to use scissors. Using scissors appropriately is an important skill, especially when children reach kindergarten. Today's posts share how to introduce scissors to younger children and activity ideas for all ages. CLICK HERE TO READ How to Introduce Scissors to Preschoolers CLICK HERE TO READ 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Scissors to Toddlers CLICK HERE TO READ Scissors Activity Ideas for Kids CLICK HERE TO READ Scissor Practice Packet for Ages Prek-1st grade LAST DAY TO GET 50% OFF MY SENSES SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM I've been sharing about the My Senses Summer Day Camp program sale this week and I wanted to answer some common questions. If you've been wondering if this program is right for you, I hope I can answer some of the questions you might have below. 1|| Who is the summer day camp program designed for? For anyone who needs some summer boredom buster ideas and wants to encourage their child to learn about their bodies and how sensory processing works. You can use this summer day camp program with just your own kids at home or invite some friends to join you. You can set it up at a summer daycare program, use it in your therapy practice for some additional summer fun, or use it at a library program or daycare program, etc. Really the possibilities are endless! 2|| What ages is this summer day camp designed for? I have designed the program specifically for ages 3 to 9. When we tested these activities, we had a group of 5 children ages 18 months to almost 6 years old with us. There are small pieces with some of the activities, so I put the age of 3 years plus on this program. If you have younger children you can adapt the activities to be safe for all, which we did during testing as needed. My daughter, almost 12, would still enjoy many of these activities. If you have older children who want to participate or help, that works! Ready to purchase? Click here to buy it now! I designed this program to be completed in one week or 5 days. There are two activities per day along with the sensory word of the day time, snack time, coloring time, and also videos or books you can add in. The program itself can last around an hour to an hour and a half, from start to finish. A lot of this will depend on how many children you have participating and how quickly or slowly they complete some of the activities. If you want to spread the summer camp out and only do one activity per day you could do that and make the camp last longer. Or you could break the days up and do one day’s worth of activities per week making it 5 weeks long. It is very flexible and really up to you in how you want the summer camp to run. 4|| Do I need to do a lot of setup with the activities? We're all busy parents or caregivers, I get it! I don't want to spend my time setting up for an hour only to have the activity last 5 minutes. All of the hands-on activities are simple to set up and oftentimes use items you already have in your home, classroom, or clinic. Plus, each day includes a day-at-a-glance page and supply list so you know exactly what to expect for that day. This is a digital download product, so you will need to download and print it out yourself after you purchase. You will also receive follow-up emails from me with more suggestions, resources, and tips for making the most of your sensory summer camp purchase. Normally, the price is $20, For just these few days, I'm selling it for just $10! Today is the last day to grab it on sale! Ready to buy? Have a great weekend! ~ Heather Growing Hands-On Kids You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to Growing Hands-On Kids to receive the fine motor skills checklist free download or any of my other subscriber printable packets or e-mail series. If at any time you wish to unsubscribe, please click the unsubscribe button below. Disclaimer: Heather Greutman is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. All information on the Website is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice from a physician or your pediatrician. Please consult with a medical professional if you suspect any medical or developmental issues with your child. The information on the Websites does not replace the relationship between therapist and client in a one-on-one treatment session with an individualized treatment plan based on their professional evaluation. All medical information on the website is for informational purposes only. All activities outlined on the website are designed for completion with adult supervision. |
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I share child development tips, tools, and strategies using my background as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the school system. Topics include gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, pre-writing and handwriting, and sensory processing activities for parents, educators, and other therapists.
Hello Reader, Have you been searching for heavy work activities that actually work in a classroom or school environment? You’re not alone—finding sensory-friendly strategies that fit into a busy day and small spaces can be a challenge. That’s why I’ve created 12 Heavy Work Activities for School, a practical list of ideas designed to give students the proprioceptive input they need without requiring fancy equipment or a lot of room. Here’s what you’ll find: Activities perfect for classrooms,...
Growing Hands-On Kids New blog post from this week! Hello Reader, Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids entertained this winter? Check out my latest blog post on creating a Melted Snowman Sensory Bin! With some simple supplies, you can spark your child’s imagination while they explore textures, build snowmen, and have endless sensory fun. It’s quick to set up, easy to clean, and guaranteed to bring smiles. 🎉 ☃️ Read the Full Post Here Stay tuned, I'm working on a fun...
Growing Hands-On Kids This week's 8 free activity downloads! Hello Reader, It's time for the last email of free activity downloads and ideas that I've been sharing along with other educators and therapists. I hope these free activity ideas and downloads have been helpful for you for the last two months. Check out some fun activities like Would you rather questions for students, editable name desk plates, dentist letter matching, if you give a mouse a cookie activity, cookie dough play dough...